"triangle" has been stoutly opposed by the Chi nese and every mth of the ground has been contested despite the heavy gunfire and intensive aerial bombing brought to bear upon the defenders. At last it seems that the heroic resistance in the Kiangwan salient has given way to overwhelming pressure from reinforced Japanese troops. The importance attached by the Japanese to this withdrawal is evident from the capital being made of the news in Tokyo. By that may the achievement of the Chinese defence be measured. The operations which have developed this offensive from the Japanese have not yet worked themselves out, but it may be expected that the flattening of the Kiangwan salient will induce the Chinese to withdraw to a line more convenient to continuance of their steady resistance. It is gathered that their position at the North Station, where also Japanese attacks have been heavy and sustained, is being reinforced. The Chinese intention may be to swing to the rear on North Station as a pivot, but how far that involves more than a temporary device until the new line has been completely occupied the events of the next few days may show. It is sufficient here to salute the bravery of the defenders of Kiangwan. Their commanders will perhaps regard Tokyo's present elation as not the least expressive tribute of all—in that it involuntarily reveals the severity of the check which Kiangwan has been able, during the last few weeks, to administer to the invaders' plans.
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